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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.56, 9,331.68 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.56, 9,331.68 and 2,059.20 is: 3,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.56 : 9,331.68 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.56/9,331.68 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.56x = 9,331.68 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.56x = 19,215,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,215,795.46/6,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.08

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